January 1, 2026 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm No Beit Sefer (winter break) No Beit Sefer (winter break) There is no Beit Sefer during winter break, December 21 to January 4. Beit Sefer resumes Thursday, January 8 and Sunday, January 11.
January 1, 2026 @ 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm Israeli Dancing Israeli Dancing Join Chicago Israeli dancing, led by Phil Moss and Penny Brichta, and learn how to dance like an Israeli every Thursday night! For more information you can refer to chicagoisraelidancing.com The ...
January 2, 2026 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Light Oneg Oneg Each week before Kabbalat Shabbat service, we will have an oneg to come together as a community to schmooze over light snacks before services begin.
January 2, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online!
January 3, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Saturday Morning Shabbat Services with Kahal Kahal Shabbat Morning Service Come together for a special Shabbat morning with Kahal, featuring prayer, Torah reading, and engaging discussions. The service offers a chance to connect spiritually and share in the experience with ...
January 3, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Kahal Potluck Lunch Kahal Potluck Lunch If you are able to attend on Saturday morning, please consider bringing a vegetarian, nut-free dish or lunch item for all to enjoy. The potluck will take place in the ...
January 4, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Sunday Morning Minyan Sunday Morning Minyan The Sunday Morning Minyan meets in the Beit Midrash at Beth Emet. Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service! First-timers are encouraged! Please note, we ...
January 4, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm No Beit Sefer (winter break) No Beit Sefer (winter break) There is no Beit Sefer during winter break, December 21 to January 4. Beit Sefer resumes Thursday, January 8 and Sunday, January 11.
January 5, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. Participants will develop Hebrew reading proficiency while exploring the vocabulary, structure, and themes of Shabbat worship services and prayers.
January 6, 2026 @ 9:30 am - February 24, 2026 @ 10:15 am Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by jBaby) Join us for joyful, collaborative music-making with Nicole Jaworski and Jamberry Music! In this class, you and your little one will bond with each other and make new friends while ...
January 6, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Dayenu Circle Monthly Meeting Dayenu Circle This Month's Dayenu Circle Meeting 7:30 Want to address climate change based on Jewish values through education, sustainability, and advocacy work? Attend the next Zoom meetings at the Dayenu Circle ...
January 7, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Soup Kitchen The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet Every Wednesday evening since 2002, Beth Emet has opened its doors to community members in need of a nutritious dinner. Guests sit at linen-covered tables with fresh flowers and listen ...
